Parker Huggett Limited
Chief Estimator, ICI Construction – Permanent – 3173 Ottawa, ON
About the Opportunity
If you are an experienced Chief Estimator who enjoys leading teams, winning work, and shaping the front end of major construction projects, this is an opportunity where you will have real influence on project strategy, pricing, and company growth.
In this role, you will lead the estimating team through complex tenders and preconstruction pursuits across institutional, commercial, industrial, and multi-unit residential projects. You will play a key leadership role in securing new work, developing pricing strategies, mentoring estimators, and ensuring bids are competitive, accurate, and profitable.
This is a leadership role for someone who understands construction, understands risk, and knows how to close a tender.
As Chief Estimator, you will lead the estimating function and oversee all aspects of the tendering and budgeting process.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Leading and mentoring the estimating team through tender closings
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, and project documentation to define scope and pricing strategy
- Preparing and overseeing detailed cost estimates including labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing
- Managing bid proposals and ensuring submissions meet deadlines and requirements
- Working with business development and operations teams to develop winning bid strategies
- Conducting risk analysis and identifying opportunities for value engineering
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
- Reviewing project cost projections throughout the project lifecycle
- Leading site visits, take-offs, and quantity reviews
- Performing budgets ranging from Class D through Class A estimates
- Supporting preconstruction planning and procurement strategy
About You
The successful candidate will bring strong technical estimating experience along with leadership capability.
Typical qualifications include:
- 10+ years of estimating experience in ICI construction
- Experience managing tender closings and leading estimating teams
- Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and pricing
- Experience with take-offs including earthworks, concrete, site servicing, and structural work
- Knowledge of CCDC contracts (CCDC5, CCDC14)
- Strong Excel and estimating software skills
- Gold Seal or LEED accreditation considered an asset
- Experience with Procore, BIM, or design-build projects is an asset
Most importantly, you are analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven tender environment.
About the Job
You will be joining a growing construction company with a strong pipeline of institutional, commercial, industrial, and residential projects. The company offers long-term career growth, exposure to complex projects, and the opportunity to play a key leadership role in project pursuits and company strategy.
This is a role for someone who wants to lead, influence projects before they start, and be part of a company that continues to grow and win meaningful work.
How to Apply
Please apply by clicking the “Apply for Job” button and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by sending your résumé directly Jordan@ParkerHuggett.com or by contacting your Recruiter and quoting job 3173. Please note that all candidates must be legally permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this role.
We truly appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be reaching out to candidates whose experience most closely matches our partner’s needs. If we do not connect with you for this role, please know that we will gladly keep your profile in mind and reach out when other suitable opportunities arise.
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